Fire Department Management
The fire department management topic focuses on fire service leadership, from the high-level management issues facing fire chiefs to the administrative functions and budget issues that impact day-to-day operations.
St. Paul Fire Department’s long-shuttered Station 3 has reopened after a $3 million overhaul
Lessons from a foam replacement failure reshaped my approach to fire department change
Serving as a chief’s aide provides aspiring officers with hands-on experience and a unique perspective on fire department operations
Smaller spaces and lightweight construction features create many hazards for fire crews
100+ highly trained Florida Forest Service wildfire firefighters are working to quell raging wildfires burning in 12 states
Union attorney: Morgantown firefighters are owed more than the $1.7 million settlement offer proposed by the city
The state allocated approximately $208 million to distribute one-time relief payments of up to $1,000 to over 193,000 first responders
The legislation requires FEMA to allocate 25% of the grants for career fire and EMS departments, 25% for combination departments and 25% for volunteer departments
Stillwater’s new Pierce aerial is white with orange stripes and says “Go Pokes” on the side as well as a black ladder showing mascot “Pistol Pete”
Amid case surges, fire department medics will be authorized temporarily to transport patients suffering heart attacks and other related symptoms
A new leadership program in Georgia offers a model for fostering career development
Dept. of Public Safety prepares to “hold people accountable” to meet COVID-19 vaccination deadline
Wellesley Fire Chief Richard DeLorie has admitted to violating the state’s conflict of interest law by participating in the hiring of his son as a town firefighter
Local 67, which represents Columbus firefighters, alleges that the city did not fairly negotiate the most-recent contract with the union
“I’m disappointed in myself in not doing what was right,” San Bernadino County Firefighter Jeff Dart said
The Chapel Hill captain can be seen arguing with police and bar employees, repeatedly stating that he is a firefighter
A Monday to Sunday breakdown of what’s it’s like to serve as a fire chief for a mid-size fire department
The funds, made available through the American Rescue Plan, amounted to a $1-an-hour raise for Louisville essential workers
Public safety employees who worked throughout the pandemic will receive $1,000 while all other full-time and part-time employees will get $500
As the Delta variant spreads, Dallas Fire and Rescue officials are concerned about staffing levels amid an executive order banning mask mandates
While some question the involvement of a private contractor, others are negotiating who would be eligible
10 Rockport taxpayers say town funds can’t be used for public safety stipends
The firefighter was allowed to return to work after being arrested and charged with a felony sex crime, as well as misdemeanor domestic battery charges
When asked about union pushback on the decision, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city has a right to require that its workforce gets vaccinated or tested
The mandate applies to roughly 340,000 workers, including firefighters, cops and teachers
Monroe’s combined fire and police structure, along with minimum staffing levels, aims to fix “longstanding” issues
Listen as Gordon Graham offers a reminder to first responders that the public is always watching, even when the lights and sirens aren’t on
Interagency relationships help solidify the infrastructure of small communities
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How to make sound decisions about emergency communications systems in an ever-changing field
Van Buren union leaders said they oppose the policy and estimate 20% of the township’s police and fire officials might quit as a result
The city of Pharr has reached a collective bargaining agreement with fire unions, making way for incremental pay increases and organizational modifications
How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight
As Chief John Eversole once said, the public expects “brain-surgeon decathlon champions” to show up when they call 911
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